GIS Supervisor
Salary
$46,617.25 - $67,828.11 Annually
Location
Denison, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00604
Department
Public Works
Division
Public Works Administration
Opening Date
10/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing GIS technology for the entire city, including data creation and maintenance of GIS data as well as ensuring timely and accurate deliverables for internal and external partners. Creating and implementing division policies and procedures and providing technical training for staff to ensure compliance and optimal use of available tools. Independent judgment, discretion and due diligence must be consistently exercised in the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. Supervising the GIS Technician position including directing work, supporting professional development, and performing evaluations.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Manages, coordinates, and implements GIS technology for the entire city, including Utilities, Development Services, Emergency Managements, and Public Safety.
- Maintain all software and operating systems through updates, patches, and configurations.
- Maintains data integrity through the use of modern backup solutions, including monitoring and testing of all backups on a scheduled basis.
- Administers and maintains all City controlled aspects of ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Supervises and manages GIS staff with daily responsibilities, resolving employee concerns and problems, supporting professional development, and completing employee performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement GIS process engineering, training, and utilization to empower end users across the city.
- Write specifications, including Standard Operating procedurces, related to implementation, modernization, and maintenance of GIS.
- Identifiy, analyze, and resolve technical GIS issues and involving New Edge, ESRI, Trimble, City IT, and other support teams when solutions can not be found independently.
- Work with staff to determine spatial needs and implement necessary current and future applications and processes.
- Lead GIS projects involving staff members from various departments, including Development Services and Public Safety.
- Establish policy and monitor compliance with local and state regulations related to GIS data, access, storage, and destruction.
- Maintain the GIS and as-build data records for the City and coordinate Open Records Request data.
- Identify and implement new tools and trainings to improve efficency of the deparment.
- Design and deliver maps, databases, spreadsheets, graphs, and GIS applications using ESRI and New Edge products and other available tools.
- Oversee the addressing process and interact directly with external and internal sources for data collection.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with ESRI, New Edge, and Trimble.
- Support administration and improve integration of existing CityWorks, Tyler, Trimble, and ESRI softwares and contracts.
- Maintains up to date job knowledge and improve Denison's presense in the GIS field by participating in educational opportunities, including annual conferences, professional development, and networking.
- Strives to embody Denison's Core Values of Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Committement, and Integrity.
- Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing using English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Working knowledge of multiple operating systems for servers, desktops, and mobile devices.
- Working knowledge of network design and implementation.
- Ability to work without continual supervision.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with Python/JavaScript/HTML or other scripting languages.
- Experience with modern ESRI programs, including ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Ability to effectively supervise and support professional development of subordinates.
- Strong organization, verbal communication skills, written communication skills and time management skills
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of co-workers, management staff, residents, and stakeholders
- Ability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours as needed.
- Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.
Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a valid driver's license with driving record sufficient for coverage by City's auto liability carrier.
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography, GIS, or Computer Science, or 48 semester hours of coursework in a related field.
- Four (4) years of full time work experience in the GIS or a related field with heavy GIS use (computer science, data science, geomatics, survey).
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System basics certificates or ability to complete within 12 months of hire.
- Additional years of experience in GIS and supervisory roles in lieu of education requriements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Supervisory experience in the GIS or related field.
- Experience with Python/JavaScript/HTML or other scripting languages.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
Physical & Work Environment
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Employee Services.
- Long periods of sitting
- Intermittent periods of standing and walking
- Regular site visits that may include standing, stooping, and walking on uneven, rocky, or muddy conditions
- Constant talking, hearing, concentrating, judgment and writing ability
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Employer City of Denison
Address 300 W. Main
PO Box 347
Denison, Texas, 75021
Phone 903.465.2720 ext. 2445
Website http://www.denisontx.gov/jobs